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Manufacturing · Hazelwood, MO

Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC ranks #29,764 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$12,059
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#29,764
of 99,447 penalized employers

Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC in Hazelwood, MO has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,059. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,764 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Kansas City Structural Steel INC in Kansas City, MO is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,056 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#29,764
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$12,059 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.416.825.233.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN NITRILE OPE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30QUEST SPECIALTY COAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20SUMMIT SEALANTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32MODERN MACHINE SHOP,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17TRAILER COMPONENT MF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15GOSHEN STAMPING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SKYLINE COMPOSITE, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26WESTPORT AXLE CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ENDEAVOR ENERGY RESO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5REPUBLIC METALS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30MATT INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HERITAGE MECHANICAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11INTERLECTRIC CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31VALLEY TRUCK PARTS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DICKSON FURNITURE MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE HARTLEY PRESS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14INTREPID MACHINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10HACKNEY HOME FURNISH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17OASIS FOODS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Potter Electric Sign…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC sits at penalty rank #13,711 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($12,059 assessed).

How Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC Compares

Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC's 0.33 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-02-12

Last Inspection

2025-04-01

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,020

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $4,020 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$12,059

Current Penalty Amount

$12,059

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $12,059 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,020 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,059 here).

Sioux City Foundry CO. $12,060 IA Famco Enterprises, INC. $12,060 LA Triton Metals INC $12,060 MD Kdi Cheese CO. LLC $12,056 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

International Paper Company 3 insp. Ticonderoga, NY American Nitrile Operations, LLC. 3 insp. Grove City, OH Quest Specialty Coatings, LLC 3 insp. Menomonee Falls, WI Summit Sealants, INC. 3 insp. Sedalia, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sioux City Foundry CO.
Sioux City, IA
6 inspections $12,060
Famco Enterprises, INC.
Brusly, LA
5 inspections $12,060
Triton Metals INC
Hollywood, MD
2 inspections $12,060
Kdi Cheese CO. LLC
Hugoton, KS
3 inspections $12,056
Kansas City Structural Steel INC
Kansas City, MO
2 inspections $12,056

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What to do with this record

Use Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC have? ▼
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,059.
How many OSHA inspections has Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC had? ▼
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-12 and the most recent on 2025-04-01. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC? ▼
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC has been assessed $12,059 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC operate in? ▼
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 334290). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC ranks #29,764 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $12,059 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kansas City Structural Steel INC in Kansas City, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,056 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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